'Mad Dog' Madadi Makes UFC Debut on FX, May Meet 'Tractor' Oliveira

Swedish lightweight prospect Reza Madadi
has signed with the UFC and is expected to debut with the promotion
at UFC on FX
1.

Sherdog.com confirmed the news with a source close to the fighter
on Tuesday following an initial report from MMAViking.com on
Tuesday.

Headlined by a lightweight bout between Jim Miller
and Melvin
Guillard, UFC on FX 1 takes place Jan. 20 in Nashville, Tenn.
Also expected to feature a heavyweight confrontation between
Pat
Barry and Christian
Morecraft, the event marks the first of six planned live events
on FX in 2012.

While no opponent has been announced for Madadi, Sherdog's source
revealed that the promotion is eying a potential pairing with
Brazilian veteran Rafaello
Oliveira. However, an additional source told Sherdog that
Oliveira is currently dealing with a hand injury that might prevent
the potential booking from taking place. According to the source,
Oliveira will have his hand examined Wednesday to discern the
severity of the injury.

The 31-year-old Madadi rides a six-fight winning streak heading
into his Octagon debut. The reigning Superior Challenge lightweight
champion, “Mad Dog” captured that title in his most recent outing,
edging UFC veteran Rich
Clementi via unanimous decision on April 30.

Prior to his title win, the Iranian-born Swede notched wins over
“Ultimate Fighter” alumnus Junie
Allen Browning and former World Extreme Cagefighting
welterweight title challenger Carlo
Prater. Representing Hilti NHB, Madadi holds over half of his
career wins by submission and has never been finished in his five
years as a pro.